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Cruise Planners vs The UPS Store

Franchise Comparison 2026

Cruise Planners is a recreation & entertainment franchise, while The UPS Store operates in retail. Cruise Planners requires an investment of $2K – $21K while The UPS Store requires $222K – $606K. In terms of revenue, The UPS Store reports higher average unit revenue at $724K. The UPS Store has SBA lending data on file with a 9.9% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates Cruise Planners A (Strongest tier) and The UPS Store A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$2K – $21K
$222K – $606K
Franchise Fee
$695
$40K
Royalty Rate
1.5%
5.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$411K
$724K
SBA Charge-Off Rate
N/A
9.9% (3051 loans)
Total Units
3,125
5,503
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2005
1980
FDD Year
2026
2026